The primary goal of the course is to introduce students to rainforest and Central American ecology by combining lectures, labs and discovery-oriented investigative experiences of the rainforest and coastal environments of Belize.

Several topics will be covered in depth. These include the general ecology of Belize, ecology of rainforests, identification of rainforest fauna and flora, marine ecology, coral reef ecology, identification of vertebrates, invertebrates and tropical plants.

This will be 13 days of travel in the beautiful country of Belize.

Get a taste for Belize by viewing our image gallery.

Travel dates: July 23-Aug. 5, 2012
Course dates: July 23-Aug. 5, 2012